Bound: meaning, definitions and examples

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bound

 

[ baʊnd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

to limit or restrict

Bound means to limit or restrict something within certain boundaries. It can also refer to the action of confining or tying something. This verb is commonly used in legal contexts and discussions about restrictions.

Synonyms

confine, limit, restrict.

Examples of usage

  • The rules bound his actions within the company.
  • She felt bound by the constraints of society.
Context #2 | Adjective

certain to happen; inevitable

Bound can also mean certain to happen or inevitable. When something is bound to happen, it is almost guaranteed to occur. This adjective is often used to express a high degree of certainty or predictability.

Synonyms

certain, inevitable, sure.

Examples of usage

  • With his skills, he is bound to succeed.
  • The storm clouds indicate that rain is bound to fall soon.

Translations

Translations of the word "bound" in other languages:

🇵🇹 limite

🇮🇳 सीमा

🇩🇪 Grenze

🇮🇩 batas

🇺🇦 межа

🇵🇱 granica

🇯🇵 境界

🇫🇷 limite

🇪🇸 límite

🇹🇷 sınır

🇰🇷 경계

🇸🇦 حد

🇨🇿 hranice

🇸🇰 hranica

🇨🇳 界限

🇸🇮 meja

🇮🇸 mörk

🇰🇿 шек

🇬🇪 ზღვარი

🇦🇿 hədd

🇲🇽 límite

Etymology

The word 'bound' originated from the Old English word 'bindan', which means 'to tie up or make fast'. Over time, the meaning of 'bound' evolved to include the concepts of limiting, restricting, and being certain. The word has been used in various contexts, from legal terms to expressing inevitability.

See also: abound, boundaries, boundary, bounded, boundless, boundlessly, outbound, rebound, unbounded.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,268, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.